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Volume XVIII. Number 8
"The Eyes and Ears of the Community”
__________________________________ January 6, 1988
Agreement Signed
by Nyewusi Askari
The Housing Authority of Portland and the Northeast Community Deve­
lopment Corporation (NECDC) have announced the signing of a joint agree­
ment to construct five new homes to replace the five homes destroyed by a
gas explosion January 1, 1986, in the neighborhood of N.E. 10th and Beech
Street.
Carol Jelinek, HAP's Public Affairs Coordinator, said HAP has since
bought the properties and plans to begin advertising the Beech Street con­
struction contract January 21, 1988. Bids will be opened February 18, 1988,
and a contract will be awarded to a local construction company by March 1,
1988, following HAP Board approval of the qualifying low bid.
The Northeast Community Development Corporation, a job training
agency, plans to buy all five of the newly constructed homes from HAP and
place low income families in them. These families will rent the homes and
become involved in a home ownership opportunity program through
NECDC.
"W e hope that construction can get started soon after the bid is
awarded. The construction should be completed by late fall, Jelinek ex­
plained. Jelinek said that if the cost of each unit goes above $33,000, HAP
would have to approve the new cost. Although there is a remote possibility
of a delay in construction if the unit cost goes higher, Jelinek said HAP is
committed to developing the project.
The project has faced delays in its development. The explosion occured
in January of 1986, but the Portland City Council did not approve HAP for
necessary permits and variances until December, 1986. According to
Jelinek, due to required public hearings, the approval of these variances
was delayed until May. HAP received the deferred loan from the Portland
Development Commission in July, which allowed HAP to purchase the five
lots and begin work with the Northeast Community Development Corpora­
tion on a formal agreement for the construction and management of the
properties After several reviews by the attorneys for both agencies, NECDC
signed the agreement with HAP December 29, 1987
Jelinek said HAP has decided to go for both panelized- and stick-built
bids. "W e decided to open it up, and, if panelized does come into play, we
will go with the lowest qualified bid. We don't want to cut out any section
of bidding."
When asked whether or not a representative of HAP had suggested that
NECDC be excluded from ownership of the new homes, Skip Collier, NECDC
Board Chairman, said, "In August, we had some meetings, and at that time
there were some changes suggested as to how ownership would be ac-
Carol Jelinek (L), Public Affairs Coordinator for the Housing Autho­
rity of Portland, and Skip Collier Northeast Community Develop­
ment Corp, at a press conference to announce a joint agreement to
replace homes destroyed by a gas explosion at NE 10th Ave. and
Beech St.
Photo by Richard J. Brown
quired. But, no, we've never been totally excluded from ownership."
Collier said NECDC will work closely with HAP to attract families to
the newly constructed homes. "W e intend to work closely with the Housing
Authority in screening people. An incentive for the owners is going to be
home ownership in the end. What we are going to be doing is selling the
houses to people who normally could not afford that kind of house. Through
the low income home ownership program, they will become owners in a
shorter period of tim e."
Collier said Ronnie Herndon is responsible for the initial idea of the home
ownership project. "Bill Hunter was our initial contact at the Housing Autho­
rity and was very, very supportive right up to his departure. He was replaced
by Joan Brown, who is now the Acting Director and very supportive of
the project," said Collier.
"I truly believe that this agreement solidifies the future of the Beech
Street Project and the working relationship between HAP and NECDC. Both
agencies are dedicated to developing these five homes to aid low income
families in need of safe, decent and sanitary housing," Collier concluded.
Toll-Free Aids Hotline Opens in Oregon
Oregon residents can now call a new toll-free hotline to ask questions
about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
The Oregon AIDS Hotline, a joint project of the Oregon State Health
Division and Cascade AIDS Project, will operate Monday through Friday,
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m.
The Hotline’s trained volunteer staff is ready to answer questions on a
wide range of topics, such as how the virus is transmitted, how the disease
progresses, and how to avoid exposure to the virus. The Hotline does not
provide medical advice or diagnosis, but can refer callers to local County
health departments, private resources, and social service agencies for test­
ing, medical follow-up, and other assistance.
Janet Bowman, hired in August as Hotline Coordinator, states, It s
time to fight fear with facts. Many people are just beginning to realize that
AIDS affects all of us in some way. It helps to have somewhere to call with
questions and concerns. We hope that Oregonians will look upon the Hot­
line as an identifiable resource for timely, accurate information about
Charolette Lewis Exhibit
Opens at IFCC
The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) opens the 1988 year
with a gallery exhibition of paintings and drawings by Charolette Lewis.
Carolette Lewis, a graduate of the Portland Art Museum School, has
worked predominately as a graphic artist. Her most recent design was selec­
ted for national distribution in a poster produced by the American Red Cross.
In addition to her work with retail, public and private businesses, Ms. Lewis
has distributed her own designs in greeting cards, a First World Women's
calendar, Kwanzaa coloring book, poster and curriculum material.
Ms. Lewis began focusing on painting a few years ago, working mainly
in a figurative style. Painting community and self images, Ms. Lewis’ goal
is to communicate and share her experiences with others.
"Being an African American woman has been a unique experience,
and I want to share the circumstances. Art is not for an elite group of
people, but for all of us . . . Art influences all of our lives."
In this exhibition of new works, Charolette Lewis will include circular
compositions using paper, wood, paint, cardboard with the cycles of life
phenomenology. Symbolic colors are used throughout the works.
"Everything that goes around, comes around."
The public is invited to meet the artist at an opening reception, Sunday,
January 10, 1988 , 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., IFCC, 5340 N. Interstate Ave.,
Portland, Oregon, 97217, (503) 243 7930.
AIDS."
Callers can read the Oregon AIDS Hotline by dialing 223-AIDS (223-
2437), Portland metro area; or 1-800-777-AIDS (1-800-777-2437) toll-free in
Oregon.
Jefferson Award
Call For Entries!
PORTLAND. OREGON — KOIN-TV is looking for Good Samaritans, people in
our area who give of their time and energy to reach out and help others. We
are seeking people whose efforts have helped make our community a better
place to live. We want to recognize those people whose dedication often
goes unnoticed.
For the ninth consecutive year, KOIN-TV will honor five of these special
people with a Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service. Each year,
the American Institute for Public Service presents the Jefferson Award in
five categories, one of which is the "Greatest Public Service Benefiting Local
Communities".
The five individuals chosen wil' be presented with a special bronze
medallion and will be eligible for a national Jefferson Award, to be awarded
in Washington, D.C. later this year.
The five local winners will be profiled on "Newsroom 6 during the week
of February 28.
Information packets with nomination forms can be picked up at K O IN -
TV, 777 S.W. Columbia, Portland, Oregon, 97201, or by calling 243-6666.
Deadline for entries is February 1, 1988.
KOIN-TV is a division of Lee Enterprises. Lee publishes directly or
through its affiliate daily newspapers in 18 cities and owns 5 television sta­
tions. The company is also involved in graphics arts systems through its
affiliated company, NAPP Systems (USA).
For more information contact Teri Ray (503) 243 6662.
nega Psi Phi Fraternity, Zeta Nu Chapter, hosted a reception
,c. 29th in honor of their 1987 Award Recipients. This year s
zard recipients are Alcena Boozer. "Citizen of the Year ; Roy
ttman, "Leadership Award"; and Jasper Ormond, Commu-
y Award." Julius L. Evans received the "Omega Man of the
ar Award." (L-R) Stephanie Pittman (received the award for
r father); Boozer; George Bell. Omega President; Evans and
.
Photo by Richard J. Brown
The Ben Linder
Construction Brigade
The Ben Linder Construction Brigade, a project of the Portland-Corinto
Sister City Association, will hold a press conference at the First Methodist
Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Room 134, Sunday, January 10th, at 1 p.m.,
to announce the departure of the Brigade for Corinto that evening.
The Ben Linder Construction Brigade was established to carry on the
tradition of Ben's life and work Members of the brigade will travel to Corinto
in order to rebuild the roof on the city's only hospital, and carry out other
repairs. The hospital will also be painted. While in Corinto the Brigade mem­
bers will be staying in the homes of Corinto citizens, and truly experiencing
the conditions of life and work in Nicaragua. While in Nicaragua, Brigade
members will learn first hand about the situation in Nicaragua in order to
return to Portland and educate others. The Brigade will also contribute con­
cretely
as Ben did
to the building of a new Nicaragua.
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